Irene Vii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Irene vii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 25.833 N,3 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.430550
  • Longitude: 3.333333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRENE VII
Type tanker
Flag NG
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1597
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2003

Surveying Details

HH432/351/01 2.8.89 HH432/351/01 2.8.89 LIES PARTIALLY SUBMERGED IN ENTRANCE TO BADAGRY CREEK, NEAR TIN CAN ISLAND PORT TURNING BASIN. ABANDONED 'AS LIES'. ALL SALVABLE PARTS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (LL, 7.7.89). NCA YET. HH432/351/01 1.11.89 HH432/351/01 1.11.89 REFLOATED. (LL, 14.10.89) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

25.5.85 ANCHORED OFF TIN CAN ISLAND 25.5.85 WITH GENERATOR PROBLEMS. EVIDENTLY ABANDONED AT SOME LATER DATE AND EVENTUALLY SANK, PRESUMABLY AT ANCHOR. (LL, 7.7.89)

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FAQ

Where is the IRENE VII wreck located?

The IRENE VII wreck is located at coordinates 6 25.833 N,3 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRENE VII?

The seabed around the IRENE VII lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the IRENE VII discovered?

The wreck of the IRENE VII was discovered in 1989.

What country did the IRENE VII belong to?

The IRENE VII belonged to NG.

What was the tonnage of the IRENE VII?

The IRENE VII had a tonnage of 1597 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRENE VII?

The IRENE VII is classified as a tanker.

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